Whatisworldchildren’sday?
World Children’s Day is UNICEF’s annual day of action for children, by children. The 20th of November marks the publishing and adoption of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, also known as the UNCRC
From climate change, to education and wellbeing, young people are raising their voices on the issues that matter to their generation and calling for adults to create a better future
Theme:Future-ChangedChild
When you think back to your childhood, did you imagine the world as it is now? With so much technology? With so many easy opportunities to connect with people across the globe? With all the changes the climate? What did you imagine the future to look like?
At Nord Anglia, we are encouraging children to look at different trends that need their (and our) attention right now: how to responsibly use technology, including AI and social networks how our actions make a difference on the environment around us how the ways we treat others creates inclusive societies and communities
EARLY YEARS CHILDREN
Watch these videos to introduce your child to the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (video 1, video 2, video 3)
Talk to your children about why their voice matters
Ask your child about the rights that are most important to them but remind them that they have access to all their rights
MIDDLE/SECONDARY SCHOOL CHILDREN
Watch these videos to introduce your child to the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (video 1, video 2)
Use the Child Friendly version of the UNCRC to talk to your child about their rights
Have an open dialogue with your child about using their voice –Why it is important? What happens when they do not use their voice?
PARENT VOLUNTEER ASSOCIATION
Coffee chat with student-leaders at the school to learn about what they are working on, what they are concerned about, and how parents can help.
Support the student leaders at the school to organize a ‘Kids Take Over’ celebration of World Children’s Day, which can also act as a fundraiser for a charity of the students’ choosing Explore other ideas for how to celebrate World Children’s Day here.
